Tag: Health

FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say

April 3, 2025 Admin No Comments

Senior Food and Drug Administration leaders are planning for cutbacks to the number of routine food and drug inspections conducted by the agency, multiple officials say, due to steep layoffs this week in support staff. Around 170 workers were cut from the FDA’s Office of Inspections and Investigations, according to two federal health officials who…

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Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms

March 14, 2025 Admin No Comments

Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms – CBS News Watch CBS News California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…

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Healing on life support | The Express Tribune

February 15, 2025 Admin No Comments

PUBLISHED February 16, 2025 KARACHI: In a small village in rural Pakistan, a young mother named Shahida* lies on a charpoy, her body wracked with pain as she clutches her swollen abdomen. She has been suffering from severe stomach cramps for days, but with no healthcare facilities nearby, she has been forced to rely on…

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Good news, gone bad | The Express Tribune

January 25, 2025 Admin No Comments

PUBLISHED January 26, 2025 LAHORE/KARACHI/PESHAWAR: “Is there good news?” In a culture where newly married couples are constantly bombarded by prying friends and family over their plans for a baby, pregnancy is generally seen as a beautiful blessing paving the way for a new life to enter the world. Yet, what precedes the arrival of…

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Healthy beginnings: the organic baby food shift | The Express Tribune

November 23, 2024 Admin No Comments

PUBLISHED November 24, 2024 KARACHI: Demand for organic baby food is increasing as Pakistan’s population grows more health-conscious. Nowadays, parents are more aware of what they feed their kids, especially babies when they are still developing. This growing concern is reflected in Pakistan’s organic infant food business, which combines traditional and contemporary health practices. Providing…

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Diwali 2024: How Post-Diwali Pollution Affects Your Health

November 1, 2024 Admin No Comments

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm throughout India and among Indian communities worldwide. It is a time marked by the illumination of lamps, family gatherings, vibrant fireworks, and the preparation of delicious traditional sweets. However, amid the festive cheer, the impact of post-Diwali pollution on health…

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A GOLDEN DAWN | The Express Tribune

September 7, 2024 Admin No Comments

A cheerful 8-year-old girl walks into my clinic. Set between a Japanese-style bob is a pair of almond shaped eyes and just below them is a wide smile. Mehreen is here for her one-year follow up after completing treatment for osteosarcoma of her left lower leg. She hops onto the examination table with ease. You…

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CDC stepping up efforts to get kids vaccinated ahead of school year

September 2, 2024 Admin No Comments

CDC stepping up efforts to get kids vaccinated ahead of school year – CBS News Watch CBS News As a new school year is set to begin, some areas are seeing lower levels of vaccinations, which could make kids more susceptible to diseases like measles and whooping cough. Thd CDC is stepping up efforts to…

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Y Chromosome: Decline of the Y chromosome: Are men to go extinct? | – Times of India

August 28, 2024 Admin No Comments

The human Y chromosome, which plays an important role in determining male sex, is undergoing a dramatic change – it’s shrinking. This genetic decay raises the question: Are men on the path to extinction? While this might sound alarming, it’s essential to understand the science behind the Y chromosome‘s decline and understand whether this truly…

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WHO issues global alert as new mpox variant triggers emergency | The Express Tribune

August 14, 2024 Admin No Comments

NEW YORK: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years that the virus has reached this level of international concern. This declaration comes in response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has rapidly spread to neighboring…

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